Bryant vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bryant

Boy #1,176 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, virtuous, honorable"

Origin: Celtic

American English Irish

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Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Bryant Rank #1,176

Howard Rank #1,056

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1176 for Bryant.

Is Bryant or Howard more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Bryant at #1176 in the United States.

What do Bryant and Howard mean?

Bryant means "strong, virtuous, honorable" (Celtic origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Bryant and Howard boy or girl names?

Bryant is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.